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Same Tally Marks activity with different pictures and answers. Print one or the whole set.

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How to use this worksheet

Children read and draw tally marks in groups of five and connect them with numbers.

  • Counting
  • Grouping by Five
  • Number Recognition

How to do it

Read the direction aloud and do the first item together. Count with tally marks in groups of five using numbers from 1 to 10: read tallies, draw tallies or record counted pictures.

Easier or harder

Easier: Cover part of the page and complete one row or section at a time.

Challenge: Invite the child to check the page independently and identify the item that required the most thought.

What you need

  • Printed worksheet
  • Pencil, crayon or marker as appropriate
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Teacher and parent guidance

Keep the session calm and brief. Praise careful looking, controlled movement and self-correction instead of only correct answers.

Age and difficulty

For Kindergarten learners, accuracy and a clear strategy matter more than finishing quickly.

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